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Maker
Unknown
Date made
ca. 1830-1840
Origin
US
Stitches
Cross.
In Bolton & Co.
No
Predominent Motif
Simple sampler of two verses. One stitched line and a narrow cross stitch border.
Inscription
How vain are all / things here below / How false and / yet how fair / Each pleasure / hath its poison too / And ev'ry sweet a snare / Improve ev'ry / moment. grow / wise while you / may for life is too / short to trifle away //
Length Without Frame
10"
Width Without Frame
7 1/2"
Historical Owner
#1840.1.6
Owner
Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, RI
Owner Private
Rhode Island Historical Society